The Difference Between General and Limited Common Elements in Traditional and Site Condominiums in Michigan

The Difference Between General and Limited Common Elements in Traditional and Site Condominiums in Michigan

by | Jun 27, 2017 | Articles of Incorporation, Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Director and Officer Liability, Insurance, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Rules and Regulations

In Michigan, condominiums consist of either units or common elements. Common elements are further subdivided into two categories: general common elements and limited common elements. Under most Michigan condominium documents, the difference between general common...
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep your Condominium Association current!

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep your Condominium Association current!

by | Jun 5, 2017 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Electric Vehicles, Insurance, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Rules and Regulations, Technology

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity throughout the United States and create unique challenges for Michigan condominium associations, especially those that were created before electric vehicles were even contemplated. Experts project that by 2040, at least...
Water in Your Condominium Unit? What Every Co-owner and Association Should Know

Water in Your Condominium Unit? What Every Co-owner and Association Should Know

by | Dec 15, 2015 | Bylaws, Insurance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Uncategorized, Water Issues

From personal experience, water intrusion in a condominium unit can be one of the most frustrating and unpleasant experiences a Co-owner may ever experience.  Often, a Co-owner does not know what to do, who to call, whether insurance will cover the loss and what...
Federal Legislative Update for Condominium Associations: Amateur Radio Parity Act, FHA Certification and FEMA

Federal Legislative Update for Condominium Associations: Amateur Radio Parity Act, FHA Certification and FEMA

by | Oct 30, 2015 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Deed Restrictions, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FHA, Insurance, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Restrictive Covenants, Technology

I had the pleasure of attending the Community Association Institute (CAI) Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week and talking with various legislators and their staff regarding issues that impact Condominium Associations.  Three (3) major federal issues...
Should your Michigan Condominium Association Obtain FHA Certification?

Should your Michigan Condominium Association Obtain FHA Certification?

by | Jan 26, 2015 | Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FHA, Insurance, Master Deed, Rules and Regulations

The Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) is a government-owned and operated insurance company which was established by the National Housing Act of 1934.  FHA insures home loans for buyers who typically cannot afford a conventional down payment.  To be clear, FHA...